Kids just love getting dirty – from spilling tomato sauce over themselves, to jumping in puddles, and having sand in every one of their pockets or shoes. But experts say allowing kids to immerse themselves in mud is not only beneficial, but important. Our CEO Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear spoke with Monika Kos about the importance […]
This week marks Reconciliation Week, during which we are encouraged to take the opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation. Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine says this year’s theme, Be a Voice for Generations, calls on Australians to honour the work […]
Today is National Simultaneous Storytime – and Nature Play WA is encouraging parents and kids to try it outside! The Australian Library and Information Association choose a children’s picture book created by Australian authors and illustrators to be read simultaneously through libraries, schools and early learning centres around the country to celebrate the joy of […]
by Sarah Makse Children got their hands dirty and their feet wet at a huge celebration of outdoor nature play on Saturday, with Premier Mark McGowan and his family stopping by Kings Park to join in the fun. More than 1000 children flocked to the Rio Tinto Naturescape park for the Nature Play WA event, […]
by Chantelle Toohey With an increasing number of children suffering from anxiety and stress, parents are being urged to consider a simple and free way to help their kids cope. It’s known as nature therapy, and today thousands of WA kids ditched the iPads to promote getting outside and having some good old fashioned fun. […]
I recently had the pleasure of attending my first Telethon Giving Ceremony. Having grown up in Perth, I have always felt a connection to Telethon, Fat Cat, Rick and Susannah, and the kids’ hospital (PMH back then). I knew that WA was special because of Telethon and every year I felt a rush of happiness […]
New research reveals lack of risky play could contribute to children’s future mental health problems
by Jade Jurewicz Parents should be encouraging their kids to embrace a bit of outdoor rough and tumble as new research reveals a lack of risky play could be contributing to future mental health problems. *** Nature Play WA chief executive officer Dr Kelsie Prabawa-Sear adds it’s also OK to let kids get bored. “You […]
by Jade Jurewicz A recent Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne Child Health poll revealed 94 per cent of parents recognise the necessity of play for a child’s health, including physical wellbeing and brain development. Despite noting its significance, less than half of Australian kids play outside most days and 80 per cent of adults would […]
by Graeme Butler School Holidays can be expensive but there are boredom busters that don’t have to cost a fortune. Nature Play WA’s Play Trails app featured on 7NEWS Perth’s roundup of great free things for the school holidays!
Recent research out of the Royal Children’s Hospital delivered some good news — 94 per cent of parents recognise the benefits of play for a child’s physical, wellbeing and brain development. Good news for those of us in the business of raising happy, healthy humans. We know that a child’s physical, wellbeing and brain development […]